"spate" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude
subtypes:
- deluge, flood, inundation, torrent - an overwhelming number or amount
- haymow - a mass of hay piled up in a barn for preservation
same as: batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, mountain, muckle, passel, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, raft, sight, slew, stack, tidy sum, wad
is a type of: flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
subtypes:
- debris storm, debris surge - the sudden spread of dust and debris from a collapsing building
- onrush - a forceful forward rush or flow
same as: rush, surge, upsurge
is a type of: flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

same as: freshet